lit
Translation
illuminated, awesome, drunk
Examples
The room was lit by a single candle.
The room was lit by a single candle.
The party last night was absolutely lit.
The party last night was absolutely lit.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) is lit ((noun)) is illuminated The room was lit by a candle.
a lit ((noun)) an illuminated ((noun)) He held a lit match.
Similar Words
Synonyms: illuminated, bright; (slang) awesome, cool; Antonyms: dark, unlit
Etymology
From the verb 'to light', which comes from Old English 'līhtan' (to illuminate). 'Lit' is the past tense and past participle.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'lit' candle. It's both illuminated and can be the start of a 'lit' (awesome) party.